ROP Food May 11, 2024 by Brian Klein /15 0 votes, 0 avg 0 ROP Food 1 / 15 When can frozen fish in reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) be removed from its packaging? Before thawing the fish in a cooler Before or soon after thawing under running water Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 15 What should you check for on its label when handling or preparing frozen fish in reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP)? When the fish should be thawed When to remove it from the package Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 15 A food product in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) must be rejected if the packaging has what problem? The package is swollen or bloated The package is leaking Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 15 How can the temperature of food in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) be measured without opening the package? Place the thermometer stem or probe between two packages Wrap the package around the thermometer stem or probe Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 15 Which statement is true about Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)? MAP stands for Modified Atmosphere Packaging Many fresh-cut produce items are packaged this way Oxygen inside the package may be replaced with carbon dioxide or nitrogen Package that is vacuum sealed or has nitrogen or other non oxygen gasses added to prevent spoilage of product Process that employs a gas flushing and sealing process or reduction of oxygen through respiration of vegetables All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 15 What kind of foods are linked with the bacteria clostridium botulinum and its illness botulism? Improperly canned food Reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) Food with a low acidity level All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Low-acid vegetables that have been time-temperature abused, untreated garlic and oil mixtures, and baked potatoes have also been linked. 7 / 15 What is Vacuum Packaging? Vacuum packaging is a method of Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) Vacuum packaging is done by removing the air from around a product and sealing it tightly in a package Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! There are three common rop methods: vacuum packaging; sous vide; and modified atmosphere packaging (map) 8 / 15 What food packaging method are these examples of? • Vacuum-packed • Sous vide food • Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) Canning food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 15 To avoid opening or puncturing food in reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP), how should the thermometer probe or stem be used to check the temperature of ROP food? With the stem or probe between two packages With one package folded around the stem or probe Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 15 Which bacteria is a risk to food in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)? Clostridium botulinum Listeria monocytogenes Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 11 / 15 Which statements are true about the bacteria clostridium botulinum? It’s a risk to ROP food because it needs little oxygen It can cause the rare but deadly illness botulism It produces toxins that attack the nervous system All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 15 Fish in Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) should remain in the package and frozen until used. When it can be removed from the package depends on how it will be thawed. Which is correct? When thawing frozen fish in cold storage, take it out of its package first When thawing frozen fish under running water, take the it out of its package before or soon after Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 15 Remove frozen ROP fish from its package before thawing it in a cooler. When thawing ROP fish under running water, when can it be removed from its package? Before thawing Soon after thawing Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 14 / 15 Which is an example of Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP)? Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Sous vide packaging Vacuum packaging All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 15 / 15 When should frozen fish in reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) be thawed? When it will be used Before removing it from its package Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
